Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 9
Eleutherna Archaeological Museum (16 min) Museum and history Geropotamos beach (23 min) Karavostasi Beach (36 min) Ideon Andron (1 hr 24) Large limestone cavern system alleged to be the birthplace of Zeus, mythical king of the gods. Varkotopos (30 min) Reptisland (20 min) Reptiles and zoo Spilies Beach (27 min) Gorge Patsos: Agios Antonios (53 min) Trail through a narrow gorge with wooden bridges & ladders to a cave sanctuary, plus birding. Mount Kedros (1 hr 32) Mountain and canyon Melidoni Cave (22 min) Mili Gorge (38 min) Long canyon with a trail taking in old mills, rock pools, quaint chapels & a long-standing tavern. Sfendoni Cave in Zoniana (41 min) A path winds through colorfully lit natural chambers of stalactites & other rock formations. Livadi Beach (29 min) Monastery of Arkadi (29 min) Architecturally notable & historic Eastern Orthodox monastery & 16th-century church with services. Mount Ida (57 min) Highest mountain on Crete at 8,058 feet, with a cave & rocky path to the summit for sea views. |